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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.70, 18,410.76 and 6,032.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.70, 18,410.76 and 6,032.96 is: 9,050.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.70 : 18,410.76 = 6,032.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.70/18,410.76 = 6,032.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.70x = 18,410.76 × 6,032.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.70x = 111,071,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,071,286.60/12,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.27

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